perloir

/ˈpɛr.lɔː/ or /ˈpɛr.loʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of medieval fortified manor house in northern France, typically with walls and towers.

“The perloir was a well-defended estate, surrounded by a moat and high walls.”

Synonyms

  • fortress
  • manor

Antonyms

  • hamlet
  • village